The number of couples choosing to live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership is rising. Given that such couples are not protected in law to the same degree as those who are married or in a civil partnership (there is no such thing as a common law spouse), it... continue reading
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act of 2013 broke milestones in many ways but there are still some aspects of it that require... continue reading
Mr and Mrs Wright married and separated in 2006. A financial order was made in 2008 which ordered the sale of the family home.... continue reading
The new scheme, called 'Family Matters', will operate in Crewe, Newcastle upon Tyne and Oxford, and will provide help and... continue reading
The Supreme Court, in the case of Abgaje, has clarified the circumstances in which a court order for financial provision can be... continue reading
The Court of Appeal in MK v CK (2011) was very clear on this point. The facts of MK v CK (2011) are as follows: The mother... continue reading
The proportion of children born to married couples fell to 53% in 2012, a drop of 40% since 1963, according to the latest... continue reading
Mr and Mrs Wright married and separated in 2006. A financial order was made in 2008 which ordered the sale of the family home.... continue reading